Electrical Engineer

JN Bentley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions 4.5–7%

Annual bonus schemes

Professional subscription costs paid

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and integrate electrical systems for water and wastewater projects in the UK, from concept to commissioning. You will prepare MCCs, LV distribution, cabling, PLCs and SCADA, apply standards, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver on time and budget while engaging with clients.

Role involves travel to sites across the operational region and collaboration with project teams to ensure compliant, safe and cost‑effective

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Working towards IEng/CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Excellent communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical problem‑solving approach.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment, including Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs, and SCADA.
• Apply relevant design standards, client and WIMES standards, and legislation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design team to deliver designs on programme and budget.
• Produce technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, review supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Produce URS for control systems, review supplier FDS, attend factory acceptance tests.
• Review existing installed systems to be interfaced, via site visits, drawings and reports.
• Engage positively with the client, manage relationships and support them to achieve their aims.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Methodical problem solving

Willingness to travel

Valid driving licence

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Internal applicants are welcome. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business providing feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services for water and wastewater treatment projects in the UK.

As an Electrical Engineer you will work on major infrastructure projects, ensuring electrical systems design and integration across the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

Role Overview

• Prepare electrical engineering designs for water treatment equipment, including Motor Control Centres, LV distribution systems, cabling, instrumentation, industrial networks, PLCs, and SCADA.
• Apply relevant design standards, client and WIMES standards, and legislation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design team to deliver designs on programme and budget.
• Produce technical specifications and schedules for procurement activities, review supplier tender bids and technical submissions.
• Produce URS for control systems, review supplier FDS, attend factory acceptance tests.
• Review existing installed systems to be interfaced, via site visits, drawings and reports.
• Engage positively with the client, manage relationships and support them to achieve their aims.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Working towards IEng/CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Excellent communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
• Methodical problem‑solving approach.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus schemes aligned with company performance.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and Wellbeing

• Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with flexible benefit options for buying, selling, or carrying over leave.
• Access to Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health Screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting balance between work and personal responsibilities.
• Access to employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.

Enhanced Family and Carer Leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity or partner leave, and option for shared parental leave.
• Up to 2 paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and Development

• Structured development schemes supporting professional chartership, mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK, but we welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.